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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer
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Dec 21, 2002

Artist Concept of Galaxy Evolution Explorer

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer was launched on April 28, 2003. Its mission is to study the shape, brightness, size...

JPL
NASA image: Jupiter G Impact Evolution
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May 2, 1998

Jupiter G Impact Evolution

Jupiter G Impact Evolution

JPL
NASA image: F-ring Evolution
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Oct 10, 2007

F-ring Evolution

F-ring Evolution

JPL
NASA image: Exploring the Evolution of the Caloris Basin
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Mar 19, 2008

Exploring the Evolution of the Caloris Basin

Exploring the Evolution of the Caloris Basin http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA10606

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy Evolution Explorer Spies Band of Stars
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Jun 20, 2007

Galaxy Evolution Explorer Spies Band of Stars

Globular star cluster NGC 362, in a false-color image from NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer. Image credit:...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxy Evolution Explorer Celebrates Five Years in Space
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Apr 28, 2008

Galaxy Evolution Explorer Celebrates Five Years in Space

Since its launch five years ago, the Galaxy Evolution Explorer has photographed hundreds of millions of galaxies in...

JPL
NASA image: Evolution in slow motion
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Sep 14, 2015

Evolution in slow motion

It is known today that merging galaxies play a large role in the evolution of galaxies and the formation of...

GSFC
NASA image: Scenarios for the Evolution of Asteroid Belts
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Nov 1, 2012

Scenarios for the Evolution of Asteroid Belts

This illustration shows three possible scenarios for the evolution of asteroid belts. At the top, a Jupiter-size...

JPL
NASA image: Little Galaxies Pack a Big Punch
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Apr 21, 2011

Little Galaxies Pack a Big Punch

These postage-stamp images taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer are helping to solve a mystery -- why do the...

JPL
NASA image: How to Measure the Universe
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May 19, 2011

How to Measure the Universe

This diagram based on results from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer and the Anglo-Australian Telescope illustrates two...

JPL
NASA image: Big Brother to the Milky Way
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Jun 28, 2013

Big Brother to the Milky Way

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows NGC 6744, one of the galaxies most similar to our Milky Way in...

JPL
NASA image: Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer
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May 24, 2004

Happy Anniversary to a Galactic Explorer

The Galaxy Evolution Explorer specializes in surveying galaxies in ultraviolet light. Its telescope, 50 centimeters...

JPL
NASA image: Nearby Newborns
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Dec 21, 2004

Nearby Newborns

This image shows six of the three-dozen "ultraviolet luminous galaxies" spotted in our corner of the universe by...

JPL
NASA image: Galaxies Grow from Inside Out
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Oct 31, 2013

Galaxies Grow from Inside Out

Evidence from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and Galaxy Evolution Explorer missions provide support for...

JPL
NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near and Far Ultraviolet -100

NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this image on May 21 and 22, 2003. The image was made from data gathered by...

NASA image: NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District
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Jun 14, 2016

NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District

Video highlighting NASA John H. Glenn Research Center’s historical sites entitled, The Evolution of an Historic...

GRC
NASA image: MAVEN Artist Concept
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Jun 23, 2013

MAVEN Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts NASA Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN MAVEN spacecraft near Mars.

JPL
NASA image: Globular Cluster NGC 1851 in the Southern Constellation Columba
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May 5, 2005

Globular Cluster NGC 1851 in the Southern Constellation Columba

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the globular cluster NGC 1851 in the southern...

JPL
NASA image: MAVEN Artist Concept
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Sep 21, 2014

MAVEN Artist Concept

This image shows an artist concept of NASA Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution MAVEN mission.

JPL
NASA image: Virgo Galaxy Cluster
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May 5, 2005

Virgo Galaxy Cluster

This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of a small area of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies....

JPL
NASA image: Irregular Dwarf Galaxy IC 1613
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May 5, 2005

Irregular Dwarf Galaxy IC 1613

This ultraviolet image left and visual image right from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the irregular dwarf...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0245-2
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Mar 24, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-0245-2

Cosmic Evolution. Setting the stage. Life on Earth (contains some copyrighten material - no for general release)

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0245-3
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Mar 24, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-0245-3

Cosmic Evolution. Setting the stage, Life off Earth (contains some copyrighted material - no for general release)

ARC
NASA image: Planets Under a Red Sun Artist Concept
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Apr 8, 2011

Planets Under a Red Sun Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates a young, red dwarf star surrounded by three planets. NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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